Hip Dysplasia (Halo Sleepsack Swaddle Giveaway)

Hip Dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year. Left undetected, it can  lead to hip arthritis and is the cause of over 10% of hip replacements  in  the U.S.

Pediatric  Orthopedist Dr. Charles Price has been asked about hip dysplasia by  many new parents and offers this information on the condition, including a recently uncovered connection between incorrect  swaddling and hip dysplasia. Dr. Price's bio is available, as is more information about Hip Dysplasia.

 Q: My friend just told me her baby has Hip Dysplasia.
What is it?

A:Hip Dysplasia occurs when children are born with the hip out of the socket or when the bones of the hip joint are not aligned correctly. This prevents the hip joint from functioning properly, thus causing the joint to wear out much faster. When babies are checked for the condition at birth about 2-3 babies per 1000 will require treatment, making it the most common newborn condition.

Q: Can Hip Dysplasia be prevented? What can be done?

A: The earlier hip dysplasia is detected, the easier it is to correct without surgery. Orthopedists have recently discovered a connection between hip dysplasia and tight swaddling. Swaddling an infant has many positive effects, but unfortunately many parents are taught to swaddle the baby's entire body to create a tight cocoon. The restriction of movement in the lower half of the body can lead to post-natal hip dysplasia.

Q: How does undetected hip dysplasia manifest itself later in life?
 
A: Hip Dysplasia can be a "silent" condition meaning that pain is not normally felt until much later in life. Undetected or "hidden" hip dysplasia is the most common cause of hip arthritis in young women under the age of 50. It also accounts for about 10% of all total hip replacements in the U.S. each year, or approximately 35,000 from hip dysplasia.

Q: Where can I learn more?

A: For additional information on hip dysplasia, including safe swaddle tips and how to recognize the condition in your child, visit http://www.hipdysplasia.org/.

International Hip Dysplasia's site that demonstrates how to swaddle properly:


http://www.hipdysplasia.org/Infant-and-Child-Hip-Dysplasia/Hip-Healthy-Swaddling/Default.aspx
To parents swaddle safely, HALO Innovations is offering a Halo Sleepsack Swaddle in your choice of  boy or girl colors, for Giveaway, Halo Sleepsack Swaddle is considered "hip healthy,"

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This giveaway ends 6/01/12 @ 8 am. 1 winner will be randomly selected. The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize. Your email MUST be in the comment. You will be disqualified and a new winner will be selected. US only. Good Luck.

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